Definition of jolly

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jol·ly    (jl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
jol·li·er , jol·li·est

1. Full of good humor and high spirits.
2. Exhibiting or occasioning happiness or mirth; cheerful: a jolly tune.
3. Greatly pleasing; enjoyable: had a jolly time.

ADVERB:
Chiefly British

To a great extent or degree; extremely.

VERB:
jol·lied , jol·ly·ing , jol·lies
VERB:
tr.

To keep amused or diverted for one's own purposes; humor.

VERB:
intr.

To amuse oneself with humorous banter.

NOUN:
pl. jol·lies

1. Chiefly British A good or festive time.
2. jollies Slang Amusement; kicks: However you get your jollies is fine with me.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English joli, from Old French, perhaps of Scandinavian origin

OTHER FORMS:
jolli·ly (Adverb), jolli·ness (Noun)

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